member in 2017; executive planner for the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses Greater Louisville Chapter (organized and attended five chapter events over the last 18 months, planned and initiated the 2018 election, held two recruitment events); KONL member, AACN member (renewed PCCN certification in January 2018). Statement: My goal is to advance nursing practice to allow professionals to operate at the fullest extent of their training, supporting the current workforce and adequately meeting the needs of Kentucky’s population. Advocating for nurses throughout Kentucky would be an honor and aligns with other initiatives and projects I have been engaged in throughout my nursing career. I’m asking for your trust and support as I campaign to be a relentless advocate for the nursing profession, promoting strong interprofessional relationships and safe nursing practices that align with the fullest extent of our training.

Professional Organizational Activities: Northern KY Chapter KNA, secretary, 2017—Present, ANA Member, AHNA member, Kentucky. Holistic Nurses Association, member; Society of Pediatric Nurses, Member; Sigma Theta Tau, member since 2012. Statement:I have been a nurse educator for the last five years. I have always been interested advocacy both for my patients and colleagues. I look to the future of nursing as a leader, educating the next generation of nurses.

Statement: I have developed an interest in advocacy—organized activism. Whether advocacy is on the local, state or federal level, becoming active with a voice and encouraging nurses to do so, strengthens nurses as leaders in healthcare, healthcare policy and aligns us with others so we can make positive change for our profession and those we serve. Being an advocate is really the number one thing nurses can do for themselves and the public. Advocacy is nursing in action.